The Delhi High Court held that access to electricity is a fundamental right under Article 21 and cannot be denied to a person in lawful possession of a property. The Court ordered BSES to restore power without insisting on a landlord’s NOC despite a pending tenancy dispute.
In a major judgment, the Supreme Court ruled that no tenant—regardless of how long they’ve stayed—can claim ownership of rented property through adverse possession. The Court clarified that tenancy is always based on the owner’s permission, not ownership rights.
